FAUN FS 42.75/42 (SLT56 Franziska)
Notes: Intended
to replace the former West German Army’s FAUN SLT 50-2 semi-tractor, the FS
42.75/42 ended up instead only partially replacing its progenitor, with the SLT
50-2 being retained and upgraded for future use and possible sales.
The layout is largely similar to the SLT 50-2, with a forward control cab
constructed partially from steel and partially from synthetics and plastics.
The driver’s seat is adjustable, with a separate front bench seat for
three passengers. The roof has a
hatch with a weapon mount, and behind the front seats there is a space for
equipment stowage. All cab walls
are double-skinned (for soundproofing and insulation, not for armoring), and the
glass is laminated to avoid shattering.
The truck has two heaters; one is powered by the engine, and the other is
self-powered (using the truck’s fuel) and is used when the engine is off.
Behind the cab are two winches, each with an 18.6-ton capacity. The
suspension is 8x6 and uses single, large tires for each set of wheels.
Both front axles are steerable, but the second row of wheels are not
powered. (An 8x8 version is also
available, however). The suspension
is high and cross-country rated. The engine of the FS 42.75/42 is a KHD BF
12L513C19 diesel developing 525 horsepower.
The name
“Franziska” is not an official name for this truck; however, it is a name by
which the German troops commonly call the SLT56.
Fuel Type |
Load |
Veh Wt |
Crew |
Mnt |
Night Vision |
Radiological |
|
$18,257 |
D,
A |
(Tow) 95 tons; 520 kg |
39.7 tons |
1+3 |
20 |
Headlights |
Open |
Tr Mov |
Com Mov |
Fuel Cap |
Fuel Cons |
Config |
Susp |
Armor |
146/29 |
41/8 |
800 |
155 |
Stnd |
W(4) |
HF1 HS1
HR1 |
FAUN HZ 40.45
Notes: This
semi-tractor is a military adaptation of a civilian semi-tractor, the FAUN
2144.93 Version B. It is of
conventional layout, with the engine up front, a center cab, and the rear area
with the fifth wheel. The engine
compartment is largely of steel, but the hood is made from reinforced glass
fiber composites. The cab is of
steel, with three doors for access to two rows of seats.
The front row has three single seats; the rear row is a bench seat with
the center portion foldable to give a standing area for access to a roof hatch.
The hatch has a weapon mount as an option.
The truck has a 6x6 suspension designed primarily for road use but with
some off-road capability. Since it
also has a tow hook at the rear, it may also tow standard trailers in addition
to semi-trailers. A plethora of optional equipment is available, including twin
18-ton-capacity winches with 55 meters of 24mm cable (included below),
differential locks for the rear axles, snow chains, a rack for up to four jerry
cans, two hand fire extinguishers, an air compressor, and special rails to allow
the connection of a standard trailer to the fifth wheel.
The HZ 40.45 is powered by a Deutz BF 12L513C19.144 developing 525
horsepower. The HZ 40.45 was primarily designed as a tank transporter, but with
the march of time and the advent of heavier tanks, it has been dropped from
German service in favor of trucks capable of towing heavier loads, and today is
used primarily by Chad, Libya, and Turkey.
Price |
Fuel Type |
Load |
Veh Wt |
Crew |
Mnt |
Night Vision |
Radiological |
$18,955 |
D, A |
(Tow) 55 tons; 520 kg |
45 tons |
1+6 |
22 |
Headlights |
Open |
Tr Mov |
Com Mov |
Fuel Cap |
Fuel Cons |
Config |
Susp |
Armor |
105/54 |
30/15 |
900 |
155 |
Stnd |
W(3) |
HF1
HS1 HR1 |
FAUN SLT50-2 Elefant
Notes: Though it
was supposed to be replaced by the FS 42.75/42, the SLT 50-2 continues to serve
on with the German Army in a supplemental role as a tank transporter, and in
towing other types of semi-trailers.
Also known to the Germans as the Elefant, the SLT 50-2 was originally
designed starting in 1965 to tow the abortive MBT-70 tank, but was kept when
that project was cancelled for other duties.
Despite its age, the SLT 50-2 remains capable of towing any tank in
German service.
The cab of the
SLT 50-2 is of the forward control tipper type, constructed of steel and glass
fiber composites. The suspension is
8x8 and steerable on the front two axles.
The suspension is quite capable off-road, with the front and rear sets of
axles being capable of independent flexing.
The axles have locking differentials.
The truck has airbrakes and is capable of providing compression to a
trailer equipped with airbrakes.
Sensors ensure smooth and equal braking regardless of speed or loading.
The engine of the SLT50-2 is an MTU
MB837 Ea-500 diesel developing 730 horsepower, coupled with a ZD 4PW 200HD
manual transmission with four forward and one reverse gear.
At the rear of the cab are twin winches with a capacity of 18.6 tons
each, and equipped with 43 meters of 28mm rope each.
The truck also carries a spare tire, with a small hand winch to help the
crew handle the tire.
Price |
Fuel Type |
Load |
Veh Wt |
Crew |
Mnt |
Night Vision |
Radiological |
$18,859 |
D, A |
(Tow) 92 tons; 620 kg |
41.33 tons |
1+3 |
20 |
Headlights |
Open |
Tr Mov |
Com Mov |
Fuel Cap |
Fuel Cons |
Config |
Susp |
Armor |
143/72 |
40/20 |
800 |
217 |
Stnd |
W(4) |
HF1
HS1 HR1 |
IVECO Magirus 330-40 ANWTM
Notes: The
330-40 ANWTM is a semi-tractor based upon the Magirus line of trucks produced by
IVECO. Formerly known as the
Magirus 400M33AS, this truck is a 6x6 vehicle with a heavy-duty cross-country
suspension. Like most trucks of
this sort, there are single wheels on the front axle and dual wheels on the two
rear axles. The chassis and frame
are made from high-strength steel designed to flex with bumps, with the fifth
wheel being placed on an independent frame that keeps it level while traveling
over rough terrain. The cab is a
standard IVECO Magirus cab of the older variety, with a large hood for access to
the engine and three seats, as well as dual air-intake stacks.
Behind the seats is a space for crew equipment.
Behind the cab are two 20-ton-capacity winches or a single
30-ton-capacity winch. A cab roof
hatch with a weapon mount is optional, as is a sleeper cab.
Another option for the 330-40 ANWTM is special larger, soft tires for the
two rear axles, allowing it to better traverse sandy or snowy terrain.
The 330-40 ANWTM is powered by a Deutz BF10 L513 10-cylinder diesel with
a power of 415 horsepower.
The 330-32 ANWTM
is the predecessor of the 330-40 ANWTM; in physical appearance, it is virtually
identical to the 330-40 ANWTM, but the 330-32 ANWTM uses a non-turbocharged 320
horsepower version of the engine used in the newer vehicle.
The 330-32 ANWTM cannot use the special tires for soft terrain that the
330-40 ANWTM can use.
Price |
Fuel Type |
Load |
Veh Wt |
Crew |
Mnt |
Night Vision |
Radiological |
|
330-40 ANWTM (Standard) |
$18,251 |
D,
A |
(Tow) 87 tons; 410 kg |
35.7 tons |
1+2 |
18 |
Headlights |
Open |
$19,067 |
D, A |
(Tow) 87 tons; 465 kg |
35.99 tons |
1+3 |
18 |
Headlights |
Open |
|
330-32 ANWTM (Standard) |
$17,514 |
D, A |
(Tow) 83 tons; 370 kg |
33 tons |
1+2 |
17 |
Headlights |
Open |
330-32 ANWTM (Sleeper Cab) |
$18,319 |
D, A |
(Tow) 83 tons; 420 kg |
33.25 tons |
1+3 |
17 |
Headlights |
Open |
Vehicle |
Tr Mov |
Com Mov |
Fuel Cap |
Fuel Cons |
Config |
Susp |
Armor |
330-40 ANWTM (Standard) |
105/54 |
29/15 |
700 |
153 |
Stnd |
W(3) |
HF1 HS1
HR1 |
330-40 ANWTM (Sleeper Cab) |
102/52 |
29/14 |
700 |
153 |
Stnd |
W(3) |
HF1 HS1
HR1 |
330-32 ANWTM (Standard) |
93/47 |
26/13 |
500 |
95 |
Stnd |
W(3) |
HF1 HS1
HR1 |
330-32 ANWTM (Sleeper Cab) |
93/47 |
26/13 |
500 |
95 |
Stnd |
W(3) |
HF1 HS1
HR1 |
MAN 6x6 Semi-Tractors
Notes: Used by a
variety of countries worldwide (but not by Germany herself), these three
semi-tractors use a common chassis, cab, and ancillary equipment.
All three use all-steel forward-control tipper cabs, chassis frames and
bumpers which are heavily reinforced, and a fifth wheel carried on a reinforced
sub-frame. Transmissions are
normally manual, but the two smaller models may have automatic transmission at
the request of the buyer. The
transmissions include a power take-off to power the hydraulic winches; the two
smaller models have one, with a capacity of 20 or 25 tons and using 50 meters of
24mm cable. In addition, each model
is also equipped with a mechanical winch powered directly by the engine; this
winch may be of 24-ton or 18-ton capacity, and is equipped with 60 meters of
26mm cable. (The 40.400 DFAT comes
only with the 24-ton winch.) A
large amount of options are available, including a variable speed governor for
the engine, a tropical radiator kit (which also raises the height of the cab by
80mm), a manual engine throttle, a reinforced transmission, reinforced brackets
for the exhaust system and fuel tanks, a roof-mounted air intake to allow
greater fording capability, an exhaust pipe extended to the roof (for the same
purpose as the roof-mounted air intake), a spare wheel and mount, a working
platform behind the cab, and fiberglass water tanks (for drinking or otherwise)
of a 60-liter capacity and up to two able to be carried.
The primary difference between the three models are the engines.
Note that while the normal maximum towing capacities of these trucks are
listed below, these figures may be exceeded if necessary for a time; the 32.320
DFAT may be overloaded to 85 tons, the 32.365 DFAT overloaded to 105 tons, and
the 40.400 DFAT overloaded to 130 tons.
Overloading in this manner is very stressful on almost every component of
the vehicle, and all maintenance figures are doubled for as long as this
overload is being towed.
The 32.320 DFAT
is powered by a MAN Type D2530 diesel developing 320 horsepower, while the
32.365 DFAT is powered by a Type D2840 diesel developing 365 horsepower.
The 40.400 DFAT is powered by a MAN Type D2540 diesel engine developing
440 horsepower.
Vehicle |
Price |
Fuel Type |
Load |
Veh Wt |
Crew |
Mnt |
Night Vision |
Radiological |
32.320 DFAT |
$13,981 |
D, A |
(Tow) 80 tons; 370 kg |
32 tons |
1+2 |
16 |
Headlights |
Open |
32.365 DFAT |
$14,091 |
D, A |
(Tow) 80 tons; 395 kg |
32 tons |
1+2 |
16 |
Headlights |
Open |
40.400 DFAT |
$14,278 |
D, A |
(Tow) 100 tons; 435 kg |
40 tons |
1+2 |
20 |
Headlights |
Open |
Vehicle |
Tr Mov |
Com Mov |
Fuel Cap |
Fuel Cons |
Config |
Susp |
Armor |
32.320 DFAT |
95/48 |
27/14 |
630 |
95 |
Stnd |
W(3) |
HF1
HS1 HR1 |
32.365 DFAT |
104/53 |
29/14 |
630 |
108 |
Stnd |
W(3) |
HF1
HS1 HR1 |
40.400 DFAT |
102/51 |
28/14 |
630 |
130 |
Stnd |
W(3) |
HF1
HS1 HR1 |
Mercedes-Benz 2636 AS
Notes: This
semi-tractor’s primary use is with heavy tank transporter trailers, though other
types of semi-trailers may be towed by this truck.
The cab is of the forward-control tipper type, with a heavy bumper up
front and room for three in the sleeper cab.
The air intake for the engine is on top of the cab and contains a filter
for use in dusty environments. The
transmission is manual, but hydraulically assisted.
The truck has a 6x6 suspension designed primarily for road use, but with
limited off-road capability, and it has the standard single wheel front and dual
wheel rear layout for such semi-tractors.
The rear axles have differential locks, as well as the transfer case.
Behind the cab is a spare tire and a winch with a capacity of 65 tons,
with 60 meters of 26mm cable. The engine of the 2636 AS is the Mercedes-Benz
OM423 diesel developing 355 horsepower.
The 3850 AS is
an improved version of the 2636 AS.
It has a longer wheelbase, and uses a more powerful version of the same engine
as the 2636 AS. This engine is the
Mercedes Benz OM423LA turbodiesel developing 500 horsepower. The air intake has
been moved from the roof, making room for a roof hatch with a weapons mount.
The left-most seat folds forward and provides a hard platform upon which
the gunner may stand. The sleeper
section is gone, replaced by a folding bench seat which also has a storage bin
beneath it. The cab is isolated
from the frame and suspension by two pivot bearings, flexible rubber sleeves,
and four vibration-dampened spring struts.
Options include automatic transmission, special sand/snow tires, and a
central tire inflation system. (Another version, the 3250 AS, has the sand/snow
tires as standard equipment.) The
3850 AS is capable of towing an overload of up to 220 tons, but this puts an
extreme strain on the vehicle and maintenance must be adhered to strictly in
such a case; double the maintenance figure if such a load is towed.
The 4050 A is an
8x8 version of 3850 AS, and shares several components with that model.
The main difference between the two trucks is the 4050 A’s higher fifth
wheel loading and rear axles’ suspensions, allowing it to tow heavier loads.
The 4050 A also has two turbochargers for its engine, as opposed to the
one turbocharger of the 3850 AS. It
is powered by the same engine. The cab is virtually identical to the 3850 AS,
but has a standard roof hatch with a weapon mount and optional air conditioning.
The standard fuel tank for the 4050 A is 400 liters, but fuel tanks with
capacities of up to 1000 liters are optional; other options include an automatic
transmission and a central tire inflation system.
A variant of the 4050 A, the 4850 A, has a further-reinforced frame,
chassis, suspension, and fifth wheel to allow even heavier loads to be towed.
The 4850 A may also has the capability to mount sand/snow tires on its
rear axles, an ability the 4050 A lacks.
In the case of both variants, a double load may be towed if necessary,
but this is very stressful on all components of the truck, and the maintenance
figures should be doubled in such a case.
Price |
Fuel Type |
Load |
Veh Wt |
Crew |
Mnt |
Night Vision |
Radiological |
|
2636 AS |
$23,030 |
D,
A |
(Tow) 105 tons; 350 kg |
39
tons |
1+2 |
20 |
Headlights |
Open |
3850 AS |
$25,975 |
D,
A |
(Tow) 110 tons; 495 kg |
38
tons |
1+6 |
19 |
Headlights |
Open |
4050 A |
$26,557 |
D,
A |
(Tow) 112 tons; 495 kg |
48.2 tons |
1+6 |
25 |
Headlights |
Open |
4850 A |
$26,557 |
D,
A |
(Tow) 139 tons; 495 kg |
40
tons |
1+6 |
20 |
Headlights |
Open |
Vehicle |
Tr Mov |
Com Mov |
Fuel Cap |
Fuel Cons |
Config |
Susp |
Armor |
2636 AS |
90/46 |
26/13 |
400 |
105 |
Stnd |
W(3) |
HF1 HS1
HR1 |
3850 AS |
115/58 |
32/16 |
600 |
185 |
Stnd |
W(3) |
HF1 HS1
HR1 |
4050 A |
98/50 |
28/14 |
400 |
185 |
Stnd |
W(4) |
HF1 HS1
HR1 |
4850 A |
111/56 |
31/15 |
400 |
185 |
Stnd |
W(4) |
HF1 HS1
HR1 |
Mercedes-Benz Actros 3353 AS
Notes: These
German-built semi-tractors are primarily used to tow tank transporter and heavy
equipment semi-trailers. They are
currently used only by Poland, though Mercedes-Benz is aggressively marketing
them throughout the world, to the point that they have replaced all earlier
Mercedes-Benz semi-tractors in production.
There are also civilian users of this truck, though civilian versions are
different from military versions in many aspects.
The Actros 3353 AS is powered by the Mercedes Benz OM502LA turbodiesel
developing 530 horsepower. The Actros 3353 AS may have a manual or automatic
transmission, or a manual shift gate that allows manual or automatic
transmission modes at the driver’s option, and changeable on the fly.
The truck has one primary radiator, but more may be added as necessary in
hot climates. The suspension is
heavy duty, 6x6, and has permanent all-wheel drive.
Differential locks may be engaged as necessary, even while the truck is
moving. The front axle uses single
tires; the rear two axles may have single or dual tires, and if fitted with
single tires, the Actros 3353 AS has a standard central tire inflation system.
Antilock brakes are optional, as is a winch with a capacity of 65 tons or
two winches with capacities of 20 tons each.
The cab is a forward control tipper cab, The cab has two rows of seats,
with the driver and one passenger up front and four more in the rear; an
optional sleeper cab dispenses with the rear seat and replaces it with two
bunks, and makes the cab’s roof somewhat higher.
The towing capacity of 110 tons may be doubled if necessary, but if more
than 110 tons are towed, double all maintenance figures.
Twilight 2000
Notes: This semi-tractor does not exist in the Twilight 2000 timeline.
Price |
Fuel Type |
Load |
Veh Wt |
Crew |
Mnt |
Night Vision |
Radiological |
|
Actros 3353 AS (Standard Cab) |
$26,167 |
D,
A |
(Tow) 110 tons; 525 kg |
40
tons |
1+1 |
20 |
Headlights |
Open |
Actros 3353 AS (Sleeper Cab) |
$27,387 |
D,
A |
(Tow) 110 tons; 560 kg |
40.29 tons |
1+5 |
20 |
Headlights |
Open |
Vehicle |
Tr Mov |
Com Mov |
Fuel Cap |
Fuel Cons |
Config |
Susp |
Armor |
Actros 3353 AS (Standard Cab) |
115/58 |
32/16 |
1000 |
196 |
Stnd |
W(3) |
HF1 HS1
HR1 |
Actros 3353 AS (Sleeper Cab) |
115/58 |
32/16 |
1000 |
196 |
Stnd |
W(3) |
HF1 HS1
HR1 |